Top six play-offs

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A play-off structure involving the top six teams has been used to determine the winners of the Super League competition in British rugby league since 2000. Previously a top five play-off system was used. Apart from the Grand Final all matches are staged at the home ground of the team placed higher in the final league table. A similar system was used by the Australian National Soccer League to decide its champions.

[edit] How it Works

Week One

  • Elimination Semi-final A: 3rd vs 6th
  • Elimination Semi-final B: 4th vs 5th

Week Two

  • Elimination Final: Winners of Elimination Semi-final A vs Winners of Elimination Semi-final B
  • Qualification Match: 1st vs 2nd

Week Three

  • Final Qualifier: Winners of Elimination Final vs Losers of Qualification Match

Week Four

  • Grand Final: Winners of Qualification Match vs Winners of Final Qualifier

[edit] Competitions

In addition to the Super league, the top six system is also used in Rugby League National League One, Two and Three.

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